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An encouraging note from your friendly neighborhood ChurchSource Account Manager

An encouraging note from your friendly neighborhood ChurchSource Account Manager

Explore our Verses of the Month, John 14:27 and Isaiah 26:3, and take advantage of free resources and inspiring articles—including activities for Sunday school for you, reasons why pew are still important, and how you can make your trunk-or-treat event more impactful.

Even when we try our hardest, we find ourselves lapsing into moments of sin. Why does this happen? Why can't we find a way to just stop? Megan Fate Marshman reminds us that it's not about how hard we try, but about opening our hearts to God and letting Him guide our transformation from within. 

Our churches are full of married couples, but this sacred relationship is often overlooked, aside from pre-marriage counseling or marriages in crisis. How can church leaders regularly and consistently invest ...

by: Kari Kampakis Parenting in today’s world is no small challenge, especially when it comes to raising daughters who are both strong and faith-filled. From the playground to social media, ...

Group Sundays: A Different Way to Engage on Sunday Morning A couple years ago, The Branch Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan decided to ditch the sermon on Sunday morning and ...

Explore our Verse of the Month, Joshua 1:9, and take advantage of free resources to strengthen your ministry—including a discipleship webinar, 40-day reading plan bookmarks, and mental health support materials for churches.

It’s already August—whether you’re planning fall ministry or just catching your breath, Eric’s newsletter has you covered. Discover tools for churchwide Bible challenges, fall study picks, and the Semi-Annual Sale to equip your ministry with ease and inspiration.

Struggling with biblical literacy in your church? Pastor Kevin Harney found a simple solution that transformed his entire congregation's understanding of Scripture. What started as staff devotions became a year-long journey that engaged children, youth, and adults while creating an effective discipleship pathway for new believers. Discover how The Story can work in your church context and why church leaders are calling it "an amazing experience." Read Pastor Harney's complete story and practical implementation tips.

Have you ever felt too small or unprepared for God's plans? Take heart—God specializes in using ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. Explore inspiring Bible studies on people like Joanna and see how your small beginnings can lead to impactful kingdom work. God’s surprising methods prove that no one is too unlikely to be part of His great story.

Are you looking to deepen your community’s engagement with God’s Word? Hosting impactful Bible studies is one of the simplest and most effective ways to foster spiritual growth within your congregation. With resources like God the Creator and Encountering God's Love, you can guide small groups through kingdom themes, covering Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. These studies not only provide profound insights but also encourage collaborative learning and meaningful discussions, making every session a rewarding experience for your church community.

Feeling stuck in prayer? Discover how the book of Psalms can transform the way you pray. From joyful praise to honest cries for help, the Psalms teach us that prayer isn’t about perfection or the right words. It’s about connection—with a God who hears you, strengthens you, and gives you what you need. Learn how praying through Scripture can make prayer a refreshing, life-sustaining habit you’ll love.

Do you ever feel like you only have “a little” to offer—just a little strength, time, money, or ability? You’re not alone. In this powerful reflection on Revelation 3, Anne Graham Lotz shares how her own feelings of inadequacy nearly kept her from walking through the door God had opened. But Jesus didn’t ask her to be enough—He asked her to trust Him to be. If you’ve ever felt too small to make a difference, this message of obedience, faith, and God’s sufficiency will inspire you to step forward with courage.

Want to inspire your church to engage with the Bible in a deeper way? Learn from Pastor Randy Frazee’s bold approach—and use his motivational strategy with any Bible study to spark growth, build momentum, and encourage lasting habits.